> I've since tracked down a replacement seat from a fellow parting out his '64
> Mk2. But my question is this: Are the lowback seat backs supposed to be
> slightly asymmetrical to begin with? Is there such a thing as a right hand
> and left hand seat? Up until now, I thought the seats were interchangeable,
> but now I'm beginning to wonder...
Jeff, the low backs on the mk1 are NOT symmetrical. It flares more towards
the inside of the car. The only difference between the mk1 and mk1 seats
were the seat bottoms. I went through all of this a couple of years ago
when I was completing my spitfire. Seat backs are handed and the
cushions are not. But the cushions for the mk2 should have foam rubber in
them where the mk1's do not. The mk1's use spring cushions.
It sounds like your seat that is the same on both sides is wrong for the car.
Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
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1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L -- Now camber compensated!
1962 TR4 CT288L -- lots & lots of teeny pieces
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1951 1/2 ton Dodge Truck B-3-B-108
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